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Chapter 102 [The Battle of Moscow] Begins (3.8k)

The viewers in the live stream were all puzzled when they saw the pop-up notification.

【? ? ? ? 】

What's going on? There was no announcement on the Polestar website. How did it suddenly become available?

Is this instance not time-limited?

[Hiss—it really isn't time-limited, does this mean it'll be a very long game?]

[I don't know, but the streamer is amazing, directly controlling an entire regiment's forces. That's incredible.]

[Damn it, my log showed I died thirteen times, and I got nothing.]

[Hahaha, don't worry, you're not the only one who got nothing. I died seven or eight times and got nothing either.]

[The streamer next door is laughing so hard; he got the title of "Diligent Shoeshiner," which means that when he shines someone's shoes, he attracts others to have theirs shined.]

What's the use of this?

[You can continue being a shoeshine boy within an immersive storyline, hahaha.]

Huang Hao's lips twitched as he watched the scrolling comments on the screen.

Anything is possible in this game.

Is there some kind of special fetish involved in 'shoe polishing' in games?

Shaking his head, Huang Hao gave the order:

"Let's find a place to rest."

"We'll continue our journey this afternoon."

It's broad daylight and we're not sure if we'll encounter Imperial soldiers, and it would be difficult to explain if we run into Soviet soldiers. Let's wait until the afternoon to leave.

The others were also exhausted from the night before and had no objections.

The group quickly found a grove of trees.

Although the autumn mornings were a bit chilly, everyone quickly fell asleep under the sunshine.

Huang Hao tried to hold on for a while, but his eyelids grew heavier and heavier as he fell asleep.

evening.

The soldiers, who had slept all day, woke up one after another, their stomachs growling.

After a night of running and a day of sleep, Huang Hao was starving and felt weak. He propped himself up and told the soldiers to find their own food. He then began to stare blankly after they regrouped later.

In reality, her consciousness returned to the live stream room.

In the live stream, viewers were still reminding Huang Hao to check the official website announcement and claim his prize.

Huang Hao was somewhat confused:

"To receive an award?"

What award?

The official website of Polaris Games was opened in the live stream room.

Then I saw the game's update announcement.

[Update Announcement.]

[1. The Battle of Kiev ended with the main Soviet forces in Kiev surrounded.]

[2. The "Battle of Moscow (Long-Term Instance)" will be available. When players choose a battlefield to start a new game, the starting location will change from Kiev to Moscow. Players can experience the story solo or in a team.]

[3. The Nation War instance, "Battle of Moscow," is about to open. It will not conflict with the long-running instances. In the Nation War instance, players will be promoted across ranks based on their military rank, from company commander to division commander, facing the Imperial army directly (the same applies to the Imperial faction), and experiencing commanding troops in battle.]

[4. The Kingdom War instance "Battle of Moscow" rewards players with the "Order of the Patriotic War of Moscow". Note: This medal is one of the essential medals for players to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.]

[5. In the national war instance "Battle of Moscow," multiple unit types, including Infantry Divisions, Tank Brigades, Artillery Brigades, Air Force, Guerrilla Forces, and Medic Units, will be available for players to command and experience.]

【6.第一期极星剧情投票结束，以下是前百名获奖玩家及代表视频，1.黄浩（政委）2.黄浩（党员徽章）3.段宇（无辜擦鞋匠）4100.夏灵（面包店）。】

[7. Winning players, please fill in your mailing address according to the in-game instructions to receive early access to the 'Earth' IP series products and exclusive souvenirs.]

Huang Hao's eyes lit up as he looked at the update announcement.

Nothing else really. I won two of the top 100 video prizes. I wonder what kind of reward Polaris will give out.

Early release of products in the 'Earth' IP series?

what is that?
There are also exclusive souvenirs; I'm suddenly looking forward to it.

I've read the announcement.

Huang Hao returned to the game and, following the instructions, filled in his address within the game.

He then got up and stretched, and began looking for food in the woods, where some soldiers had already found some wild fruit.

Upon seeing Huang Hao arrive, they quickly brought over a few.

After everyone had eaten their fill and their stomachs had stopped growling, Huang Hao glanced at the sky and led them off again, heading towards Moscow.

I tried to stay on side streets, even though my intention was to avoid crowds.

But they walked until evening without seeing a single person, until they reached a village.

The disheveled group was being watched warily by several militiamen with guns drawn. Huang Hao quickly raised his hand to indicate that there was no threat and shouted:
"We came from the front lines."

"I'm leaving now."

After speaking, he led the group away slowly. At this moment, the militia captain, who was leading the group, shouted:
"and many more!"

"Stay and have something to eat!"

The militiamen quickly put away their guns and came over eagerly, which made Huang Hao a little suspicious. Could it be a trap?

Why is there such a big difference before and after?
He didn't show his 'Party member badge' either.

Huang Hao felt a little uneasy, but then he thought that he had more people on his side, so he calmed down.

Until they were led into the village.

Seeing the bustling scene in the village, Huang Hao was finally certain that there was no scam.

because
At the entrance to the village, there were trenches dug in key locations, several meters deep, deep enough that two people stacked on top of each other couldn't climb out. They were clearly there to protect against Imperial tanks.

Seeing such deep trenches, the viewers in the live stream went wild.

Holy crap? That must be at least three meters deep!

[Too little, it should be more than three meters.]

If this Imperial tank falls off, there's no way it can get back up.

[Where's Shi Jun? Quickly take a picture of this and tag that guy to see it. This is what you call a trench! Even without anti-tank mines, the depth alone makes it invincible.]

That thing has been playing dead for a long time; it's probably impossible to find it now.

[This is hilarious! Even the militia on this 'Earth' know how to dig trenches, and Shi Jun calls himself a military expert, yet his trenches are so well-dug that the Empire could easily break them with a single thrust.]

To be honest, this 'Earth' is practically a nation of soldiers, amazing!

At this moment, Huang Hao also noticed something was wrong. He followed the militia captain into the village while responding to the unusually enthusiastic greetings from the crowd.

Only when they turned the corner and were out of the crowd's sight did Huang Hao speak and ask:
"Why are they all women and children?"

"Where are the men?"

The militia captain spoke up:
"Most of the men have gone to the battlefield, leaving only women, children, and a few militiamen in the village."

As soon as these words came out.

The live stream fell silent instantly. Huang Hao opened his mouth as if to speak:

"Oh, I see."

The militia captain smiled, then fell silent for a moment before stopping and asking:
"How's the situation up ahead?"

"Has the main force broken out of Kyiv?"

Huang Hao fell silent, unsure of what to say.

Hundreds of thousands of people failed to break through, and the accounts have already been settled, which means that Kiev is completely finished, and Moscow is the empire's next target.

The militia captain, seeing Huang Hao remain silent, understood what was happening. His eyes immediately reddened, and he couldn't help but curse, "Damn empire!"

Seeing Huang Hao remain silent, the militia captain gritted his teeth and explained:

"Most of the men in the village have gone to help in Kyiv."

Upon hearing this, Huang Hao was momentarily speechless.

No wonder.
Then the militia captain raised his hand to wipe his eyes and said:
"Please keep this a secret and don't leak this information."

Huang Hao took a deep breath:

"it is good."

"We'll rest for a bit and then leave. We need to go to Moscow to rejoin the troops."

"The empire's next move will be to attack there."

Upon hearing this, the militia captain's eyes immediately filled with admiration:

"You are all Soviet warriors."

"Let's get some rest tonight and set off again tomorrow."

Huang Hao wanted to refuse, but the militia captain forcibly held him back.
"Ok, deal."

Then, he led Huang Hao and about twenty others to his home, where they began preparing dinner, and even pulled out a bottle of vodka from the cupboard.
"Everyone, have a little of this. It's the strongest vodka. It'll warm you up."

"I bought this in Moscow."

"Absolutely awesome!"

Unable to resist the militia captain's enthusiasm, Huang Hao took a sip, and then...
I quit the game in less than ten minutes.

Huang Hao instantly sobered up after exiting the virtual pod, no longer experiencing the simulated alcohol-induced intoxication. However, he couldn't re-enter, and the system indicated he was currently in a deep sleep.

"I go?"

"What's going on?"

"I finished a bottle of wine and quit the game? Is that a bug?"

Is the alcohol really that strong?

The viewers in the live stream were also seeing this for the first time and were all asking questions.

Huang Hao has a toothache, so should we stop broadcasting?
Sudden.

The doorbell rang, and Huang Hao, somewhat puzzled, went to the door:
"Who?"

A mechanical, electronic sound came from outside the door:

"Mr. Huang Hao, your package is here."

Huang Hao frowned:
"express delivery?"

"I didn't shop online."

The door opened, and a delivery robot was standing in the doorway, pushing two boxes towards the door while making an electronic sound.

"This is a package sent by Polar Star Company, located at '****', to Mr. Huang Hao, Room 2547, '***' Community, Hongguang District, Donghai City."

Upon hearing this, Huang Hao's eyes widened immediately.

He filled in the delivery address in less than two hours; it's almost impossible for a package to arrive that fast, except for those within the same city.

Good guy.
What did he discover?!

After receiving the package, I carried the two boxes back to my room and placed them on the table.

"Brothers, look what this is?!"

"Polaris' video contest prizes are next up – unboxing livestreamers!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the live stream chat exploded with comments.

[So fast? The streamer lives downstairs from the Polaris company?]

Holy crap, I just filled out the address a little over an hour ago? And it's already here?!

[Damn it! Quick! Where's the streamer? That old scoundrel Zhao must be within a few kilometers! Don't let him get away!]

[Damn! Yeah! Let's go find that old scoundrel Zhao right now!!!]

Huang Hao coughed twice and said:

"Don't rush, open the box first."

If I have to investigate the big boss, am I even fit to play this game anymore?!

Ignoring the restless viewers, Huang Hao quickly opened the box and his eyes lit up. It was filled with common food and drinks from the game, complete with logos.

"Brothers?!"

"Look what this is?!"

"They're all products from the game."

"This is rum, this is wine, this is... cola, looks like a carbonated drink, I've never tried it in the game, hmm... Imperial beer, vodka?!?"

Vodka?!

Looking at the vodka in his hand, Huang Hao had some doubts. Was the feeling in the game exaggerated? Was this stuff really that potent?
After thinking for a moment, amidst the cheers from the live stream viewers, Huang Hao went to the kitchen to get a cup, and then, in front of hundreds of thousands of viewers in the live stream!

The bottom of the glass was emptied. That much vodka.

Seeing the mockery in the live stream, Huang Hao felt somewhat embarrassed:

"I'll just try it first, and I'll definitely have a glass later."

However, looking at the layer of vodka at the bottom of the glass, it didn't seem like enough for a proper sip. After thinking about it, I looked at the rum, wine, and cola next to it, and they all seemed a bit odd.

You can't mix it with carbonated drinks.

Then my eyes fell on the Imperial Beer next to me, and I thought, "You're the one."

Huang Hao opened the Imperial Beer and steadied himself:
"Hmm, the alcohol content isn't high, but the malt aroma is quite strong."

Then, I poured half a glass of Imperial Beer, glug, glug. Now, the vodka and Imperial Beer mixed together, enough to drink in one gulp.

Little did people know that Huang Hao's method of mixing substances would be called a 'depth charge' on Earth if a small cup were added.

At this point, it didn't make much difference; the bubbles in the beer accelerated the activity of the vodka.

In front of the viewers in the live broadcast room, Huang Hao drank it all in one gulp, put down the glass, and let out a long sigh:

"This Imperial Beer is pretty good."

"It tastes good."

"It seems like there wasn't enough vodka."

Huang Hao smacked his lips, and his speech became slurred:
I don't think I can taste it.

thump!
He slumped onto the table and fell fast asleep, leaving hundreds of thousands of viewers in the live stream completely bewildered as they watched Huang Hao fall asleep instantly.

[Not a buddy? Is this all you can drink?]

Do you think the vodka was too strong?

"No way, wait five minutes, I'll log into the game, find a shop, and buy a bottle to try."

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【.】

[Ten minutes have passed, where's that guy? Is he asleep in real life too?]

【What the hell? ? ? 】

Huang Hao and the viewers in the live stream inadvertently promoted the 'Earth' IP series of products, sparking curiosity among the audience.

Meanwhile, on the Polestar official website...

As players gradually completed their settlements, once the percentage of players who had settled their accounts exceeded the threshold set by Zhao Ming, the official website of Polaris updated and pushed out a new expansion's cinematic trailer.

Red Square Parade

(End of this chapter)